gatehouses

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Definition of gatehouses in English English dictionary: plural of gatehouse
gatehouse: A shelter for a gatekeeper
gatehouse: A fortified room over the entrance to a castle or over the gate in a city wall
gatehouse: A lodge besides the entrance to an estate; often the residence of a gatekeeper; also a dwelling formerly used as such a residence
gatehouse: A gatehouse is a small house next to a gate on the edge of a park or country estate. a small building next to the gate of a park or at the entrance to the land surrounding a big house
gatehouse: The primary entry and exit point of a marine terminal
gatehouse: A lodge besides the entrance to an estate; usually the residence of a gatekeeper
gatehouse: The most important part of a castle as far as its defense was concerned, the entry being the weakest point Older ones were little more than a strong arch with heavy iron-bound wooden gates and drawbars and a guard chamber on top or to the side Later on, flanking towers were added to the gateway, and Portcullises and Drawbridges Whereas the Keep was a passive defense, the gatehouse was right up in front, and became the most elaborate building in the later castles
gatehouse: A house connected or associated with a gate
gatehouse: {i} lodge, house next to the entrance of an estate or park
gatehouse: a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence
gatehouse: a building constructed over a gateway

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gate·hous·es

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